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Guard Dog
4:50
So who should the Guardians target either in free agency or trade to anchor one of their corner OF spots?
Anthony Franco
4:51
I think Conforto's a really good fit from a roster perspective, although he might wind up being out of their price range
4:52
If they're going cheaper, Tommy Pham will probably bounce back. Andrew McCutchen's a decent hitter still
Guest
4:52
Is Corre’s better defensive ability than Seager really worth giving him a higher contract? Offensively, Correa hasn’t necessarily shown anything extensively better than Seager over the years
Anthony Franco
4:52
Yeah I think the difference in their respective gloves is big enough I'd rather have Correa long-term
Dashman
4:52
What kind of odds do you give the Brewers to win the NL pennant? And why?
Anthony Franco
4:53
Somewhere in the 10-15% range? Dodgers feel like the favorites in the NL to me, but Milwaukee might have the second-best odds
4:54
Obviously that's subject to change based on the rest of the offseason
Cincity
4:54
Rf reds? Pederson?good fit for GABP?
Anthony Franco
4:55
Sure, I think that's a decent fit. Joc's probably a one-year deal guy. Not coming off a great season but he'll be affordable and I'd rather have him than Aquino or Akiyama out there on most days
Jimmy
4:56
We have all heard the Kevin Kiermaier rumors, but do you think it would be possible for a team to pry any of the other veterans away from Tampa Bay in trade? I am thinking about players such as Austin Meadows, Yandy Diaz, Manuel Margot, etc.
Anthony Franco
4:56
The Rays are willing to listen on almost anybody. I think Glasnow, Yarbrough, Margot, Yandy are all realistic trade candidates
4:57
(Not saying they'll all actually get moved, but wouldn't surprise me if any of them did)
Meadows perhaps, but that might be a bit of a sell-low situation that they're not feeling super motivated to make
Nick
4:58
How confident are you Mets can find a trade destination for Jeff McNeil
Anthony Franco
4:58
They certainly could find a destination for McNeil. Blue Jays/White Sox jump out as pretty obvious fits at first glance
4:59
Whether they actually do something like that, idk. That'd be putting a fair amount of stock in a Canó bounceback or Davis playing a lot of third base (with Escobar spending the majority of his time at second)
Jesse
4:59
Are we sure the NL gets a DH this year? Everytime Manfred mentions it it sounds like he'd be willing to do that for the players to get something in return and I could see the players willing to forego the NL DH in order to address other labour issues
Anthony Franco
5:00
I wouldn't call it a foregone conclusion for that reason, but I still think it's significantly likelier than not they eventually put the universal DH in there
SFinLA
5:00
Do you think there are any untouchable prospects for the Giants in their pursuit of a quality SP? I would think Luciano for sure, and my guess is they would really want to hold on to Harrison and at least one of Matos and Pomares
Anthony Franco
5:01
I don't know about true "untouchables," but I'd be shocked if they move Luciano and it seems like Bart's probably the main guy behind the plate next year
5:02
Wouldn't be shocked if they moved any of Matos, Ramos or Harrison for controllable pitching help though
Jon
5:02
What are the likeliest landing spots for Kenley Jansen, in your opinion?
Anthony Franco
5:03
Royals went into the offseason seeking bullpen help and haven't done anything yet. Blue Jays could use some certainty in the late innings, Cardinals too perhaps
5:04
Wouldn't rule out the Dodgers either, given the longstanding ties there.
tony french guy
5:04
montas for dalbec, durran & a lower-level red sox prospect - who says no?
Anthony Franco
5:04
I don't think Oakland's doing that
Guest
5:04
Reds trade Luis Castillo and winked to mariners for…
Anthony Franco
5:04
I'd be shocked if the Reds traded Winker this offseason
CY
5:05
The Rangers need a SP, and have had luck with reclamation types (Minor, Lynn, Gibson). Which FAs fit that mold this season? Duffy? Who else?
Anthony Franco
5:05
I looked at the lower-cost rotation options last week
Not sure that Kikuchi really fits the "reclamation mold" bucket, but he seems like a viable fit there
Somebody will roll the dice on Vince Velasquez again. For all the homers, he continues to generate a lot of swing-and-miss
Andruw Jones
5:07
Which happens first, I get inducted to the Hall of Fame or my son Druw makes his MLB debut?
Anthony Franco
5:07
The latter, I don't think Jones is getting in the HOF
Friedman, A
5:08
How concerned should I be with Max Muncy's UCL? Seager missed nearly a full year after TJ.  Do I pre-emptively trade for a corner infield or power bat like Olson or sign Bryant?
Anthony Franco
5:09
No indication Muncy needs TJS, and his injury was on the non-throwing elbow
Obviously it's impossible to feel 100% until Muncy's back in game action, but I doubt the Dodgers are super concerned
Nicholas
5:10
If Luis Robert stays healthy you think he have a shot of a MVP season?
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